Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon 750mL is a highly collectible limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Old Forester and Brown-Forman, released as part of the acclaimed annual Birthday Bourbon series. Created to celebrate the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846, the 2013 edition offers a unique vintage expression of the historic Old Forester bourbon profile. Bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV), this release combines rich caramel sweetness, fruit, baking spice, and mature oak in a bold yet balanced bourbon.

The nose opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. On the palate, layers of brown sugar, toffee, ripe cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, and oak create a rich and complex profile. The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel, dark fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and mature oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted nuts, seasoned oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, ripe cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, mature oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with caramel, dark fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and oak

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2013 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

The series celebrates the birthday of George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, who was born on September 2, 1846.

• What proof is Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2013 Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 98 proof, or 49% ABV.

• Who produces Old Forester Birthday Bourbon?

Birthday Bourbon is produced by Old Forester and Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky, continuing the legacy of one of America’s longest-established bourbon brands.

• Is Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Each Birthday Bourbon vintage is a limited annual release, and older discontinued editions such as the 2013 bottling are particularly desirable among collectors building verticals of the series.

• How should Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

Given its vintage and limited nature, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to explore its caramel, fruit, vanilla, spice, cocoa, and mature oak character.